A number of fundraising events are planned to support the Team GB Junior World Motocross effort, kicking off with an Open Day on Easter Monday, the 21st of April, at Apex Motocross, Worcester, one of the longest established, permanent motocross practice facilities in the UK. It’s open from youths on 65s to adults on big bikes.
The Open Day will include classes for all riders on all bikes, 65cc and over, at a cost of £30 per rider. All profits will go into the Team GB Junior Motocross World Championship pot. Team boss Dave Willet, and trainers Glen Philips and Ashley Wilde will be on hand throughout the day to offer advice and support, while sharing a top racing/training tip or two.
Team GB Junior Motocross World Championship team manager Willet is busily preparing for the 2025 edition of the highly-competitive World Championship in France this July.
The 2024 ACU Team GB squad secured an impressive third overall in The Netherlands, just a single point behind the second-placed team. “The aim for this year”, said Willet, “is to build on the immense progress already made over the past few years, and work towards consolidating Team GB as a world-leading operation, with excellent credentials, both on and off-track.”
Willet’s core crew of Philips, Wilde and Lee Dunham, who are a vital part of the riders’ support network throughout the whole World Championship process, are back on board as are Team GB’s loyal band of sponsors and backers, together with a small army of volunteers.
Willet added; “Our fantastic sponsors and backers, and of course the ACU, always step up and we are grateful for their help. It plays a huge part in helping us get to the Junior Worlds. Fundraising days, such as this one at Apex, allows riders of all ages and abilities to get involved, support the team effort and become a part of that family. A big shout out goes to Lee of Apex for his generosity in making the track available to us.
“We had a great time at the Junior Worlds last year with all riders, families and friends showing that great GB spirit, and we want to do the same again this year. We have other fundraisers in the pipeline, and we’ll release details shortly.”
Booking-in for the Team GB Apex Open Day is now open via GoRaceMX at GoRaceMX Event: Apex – Team GB junior worlds fun raiser 21st April.
The 2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship will take place on the 6th of July at Romagné in northwest France.